What LINKIT does

LINKIT B.V. is an independent, privately-held Dutch IT services company headquartered in De Meern (Utrecht), founded in 1996 and operating without external funding for 28 years. It provides enterprise IT staffing, consulting, and custom software development to more than 350 client organizations across finance, government, logistics, manufacturing, and retail verticals. Marquee clients include KLM, KLM Cityhopper, ASML, DHL, Lidl, Van Lanschot & Kempen, a.s.r., Robeco, Red Cross, Gemeente Rotterdam, and Wigo4it, alongside government entities and smaller platform partners.

The core technical offering is centered on low-code application development platforms, where LINKIT holds strategic partnership status with both Mendix (with a dedicated Mendix Squad co-founded in 2021) and OutSystems (including the newer Developer Cloud / ODC stack with native AI Mentor and AI Agent Builder capabilities). Around this anchor, the firm layers data engineering, Agentic AI, cloud transformation (including STACKIT expertise), and functional consultancy. Engagements are guided by proprietary methodologies — most notably the 4D Model (Discover, Design, Develop, Drive) and Design Sprint/Thinking frameworks — and the firm maintains ISO27001 certification. Real AI/ML is in production: predictive maintenance models on aircraft sensor data for KLM Cityhopper, operational decision support models for KLM, and agent-based systems for TFG Transfracht.

LINKIT earns revenue primarily through professional services: IT staffing and secondment (placing IT professionals in client environments), custom software development and consulting engagements, and ongoing managed services for deployed applications. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with channel partnerships through Mendix and OutSystems, and the firm operates wholly-owned regional subsidiaries (LINKITSYSTEMS) in Germany, South Africa, and the United States. Pricing is custom to enterprise scope; the underlying low-code platforms (e.g., Mendix starting at €900, Microsoft Power Apps Premium at €18.70/user/month) provide a reference point but services are not priced publicly. A 2025 joint venture with Acumen extends the Mendix-based 4SURE insurance claims automation platform into new verticals.

Name

LINKIT

Legal name

LINKIT B.V.

Website

https://linkit.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

LINKIT is an independent Netherlands-headquartered IT services company providing enterprise IT staffing, consulting, and low-code software development (Mendix, OutSystems) to organizations in finance, government, logistics, manufacturing, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Staffing and Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace Service Desk & Onsite Support (Deskside/Field Services, VIP Support) (BPAEAIAJ)

Keywords

• IT staffing services
• Low-code development
• IT consulting
• Software development
• Digital transformation

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. IT Staffing & Professional Services: Providing IT professionals for project-based work at client sites through staffing and secondment arrangements
2. Software Development & Consulting: Custom software development, IT modernization, and consulting services using low-code platforms
3. Managed Services: Ongoing application management and support services for deployed solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LINKIT provides IT staffing, software development, and IT modernization consulting services, placing IT professionals at client sites and delivering custom applications. The company specializes in low-code platforms (Mendix, OutSystems), data engineering, and agentic AI, serving enterprise clients across finance, government, logistics, manufacturing, and retail verticals.

Product overview

LINKIT is an IT services company offering a portfolio of solutions and expertises rather than a single unified product. The core solutions include Business Automation, IT Modernization, and IT Staffing. LINKIT specializes in low-code development platforms, particularly Mendix and OutSystems, which serve as the technological foundation for most client applications. Their expertise areas span Agentic AI, Data Engineering, Functional Consultancy, Cloud Computing, and STACKIT. LINKIT employs proprietary methodologies including the 4D-Model (Discover, Design, Develop, Drive), Design Sprint, Design Thinking, and Design Strategy to guide digital transformation engagements. The company operates across multiple markets including Finance, Government, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Retail, and has built specialized platforms like 4SURE (insurance claims automation in Mendix) and SeeCure (HIPAA-compliant medical communication in OutSystems with Vonage integration) through client partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 4SURE: Insurance claims automation platform developed jointly with Acumen, built on Mendix low-code platform.

Products and services

• IT Staffing Professional staffing services supplying IT professionals for interim and permanent placements at client organizations to address IT capacity shortages and talent gaps.
• Business Automation IT solutions focused on automating business processes to increase efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and improve digital customer experiences for enterprise organizations.
• IT Modernization Services for modernizing legacy systems and outdated software, transitioning organizations to future-proof platforms while addressing vendor lock-in and security risks.
• Mendix Development Services Expertise and development services for the Mendix low-code platform, including web applications, native mobile apps for Android and iOS, and enterprise solutions with Java and JavaScript extensibility.
• OutSystems Development Services Expertise and development services for the OutSystems low-code platform, including OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC) with AI Mentor, AI Agent Builder, containerization, and microservices capabilities.
• Data Engineering Specialist services for building and maintaining data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and machine learning environments to enable data-driven decision making for enterprise clients.
• Agentic AI Solutions Expertise in autonomous AI systems that take multi-step actions with limited human intervention, utilizing low-code platforms for rapid development and deployment of agent-based solutions.
• Functional Consultancy Consultancy services bridging the gap between business and IT departments, helping organizations manage functional requirements and system governance.
• 4SURE Insurance Claims Automation Insurance claims automation platform built on the Mendix low-code platform, developed as a joint venture between LINKIT and Acumen.

Quantifiable outcome

• Development time reduced by 2-3x compared to traditional coding
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AcumencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for 4SURE insurance claims automation platform built on Mendix. LINKIT provides technical development while Acumen handles functional content. Both companies retain independence while marketing the product jointly under one flag.
• Primus DevelopmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for HIPAA compliant medical communication tool using OutSystems and Vonage components. LINKIT integrated Vonage components into the OutSystems platform for secure video calling, chatting, and file exchange.
• MendixcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership as low-code platform expert. LINKIT is a certified Mendix development partner with dedicated Mendix Squad providing development, consulting, and training services.
• OutSystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership as low-code platform expert. LINKIT is an OutSystems development partner providing platform implementation, custom development, and knowledge transfer services.
• VonagecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for cloud communication components integrated into OutSystems applications. LINKIT has developed Vonage components for HIPAA compliant medical communication solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Largest global IT services and consulting firm. Competes with LINKIT for enterprise digital transformation, application services and low-code-enabled modernization projects across Northern Europe.
• Atos: European-headquartered IT services firm with strong public sector and digital transformation practice. Overlaps with LINKIT's government and enterprise managed-services engagements, particularly in the Benelux and DACH.
• Capgemini: Global IT services giant with deep Dutch and European presence across consulting, application development and managed services. Overlaps directly with LINKIT's IT staffing, custom development and modernization lines, though at vastly greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Cognizant: Global IT services and digital transformation provider. Directly comparable offering on application services, IT staffing and modernization, though at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT services arm with broad portfolio in cloud, SAP, and digital transformation. Comparable to LINKIT on managed cloud services and large enterprise digital modernization across DACH.
• Deloitte: Big Four consulting firm with substantial Dutch technology consulting practice. Comparable to LINKIT in serving large Dutch enterprises on IT modernization, staffing and managed application services, with much deeper consulting bench.

Direct peers

• Ordina: Dutch IT services and consulting firm focused on digital transformation, data, and managed services. One of LINKIT's closest local competitors for Benelux enterprise and public-sector contracts.
• Xebia: Dutch-headquartered IT consultancy with strong low-code, cloud and DevOps practices. Most direct comparable in the Benelux market for low-code application development and IT staffing services to enterprise clients.
• Hays: International IT and professional staffing specialist. Direct comparable to LINKIT's IT staffing revenue stream, particularly in Dutch and European enterprise markets, though without LINKIT's low-code depth.
• CGI Group: IT consulting and systems integration firm with established Dutch and pan-European presence in government, finance and logistics. Closely matches LINKIT's vertical mix and managed-services revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/linkitgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/linkitgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/linkit
• Instagraminstagram.com/linkit

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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